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C993 DUA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,932 mi
Last recorded126,932 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC993 DUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 126,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 125,819 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked 3 off (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 125,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 125,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 123,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,745 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,788 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 101,999 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 81,933 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 80,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,728 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,993 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C993 DUA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C993 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C993 DUA registered?

C993 DUA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1986.

Is C993 DUA safe to buy?

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